page_title: Republic of Korea Air Force
section_title: History
hierarchical_section_title: Republic of Korea Air Force / History
caption_attribution_description: English: The build-up of aircraft in the Republic of Korea Air Force has been gradual, the North American F-51D being the only operational aircraft used. As part of their training, ROKAF cadets get 80 hours in F-51s.
context_page_description: The Republic of Korea Air Force, also known as the ROK Air Force, is the aerial warfare service branch of South Korea, operating under the South Korean Ministry of National Defense.
caption: P-51 Mustangs were among the first fighter aircraft for the ROKAF
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